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Free To Lead

Free To Lead

By: Will Steel
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Free to Lead is dedicated to showcasing not just the journeys of business owners and executives from various industries who are making significant impacts in their fields, but also some of what each of them dealt with along the way, and what they are dealing with now. Hosted by Will Steel, one of the world’s most highly regarded transformational leaders, the podcast delves into the stories of visionary business owners and leaders who are not only driven by their passion but also inspired by their purpose.Copyright 2026 Will Steel Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Beyond the Money: Beyond the Money: Mastering Consciousness and True Wealth Mastering Consciousness and True Wealth

    Beyond the Money: Beyond the Money: Mastering Consciousness and True Wealth Mastering Consciousness and True Wealth
    Jun 24 2026
    Imagine hitting every financial milestone you ever dreamed of, stepping onto a beach halfway across the world, and suddenly asking yourself: Is this all there is? That’s the exact wall Scott Royal Smith hit after building a massive legal and real estate empire. True freedom isn't just an automated asset protection structure or a bulletproof tax strategy; it’s an inside job. When you learn to quiet the internal chaos, you eliminate the mental static that distorts your everyday reality. True self-leadership means organising your entire life around joyful creation instead of fear-driven hustle. By aligning your financial, social, and personal structures from within, you stop reacting to the world and start commanding it. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Dual Engine: Everything you experience boils down to your thoughts and your emotions. True self-leadership is mastering both to dictate your actions. Clear the Screen: Mental distortion acts like static on a television. Removing it makes complex business decisions instantly simple. The Joy Multiplier: Choosing to only pursue revenue streams that bring genuine alignment can yield results 10 to 100 times greater than fear-driven chasing. The Retirement Trap: Stripping away a 9-to-5 often causes a quiet identity crisis because modern self-worth is deeply entangled with external work structures. Systemising Fulfilment: Ultimate life optimisation requires taking internal clarity and scaling it across your life's buckets using predictable systems, processes, and teams. QUOTES All you really have to do to be able to optimise and change everything in your life... is learn how to control your thoughts and emotions." "The results of that were ten times or 100 times better than I ever would have achieved had I constantly been chasing a bunch of things driven from the fear." "It's like eliminating the static from the television, and once you can see the picture clearly, everything becomes really simple." "Once you become free [of] money, life can actually become super crippling." "Imagine if you didn't have to work for money anymore and you thought you were going to go on perpetual vacation. This is what happens to people in retirement. They come to present and they die." SCOTT ROYAL SMITH LINKS https://royallegalsolutions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottroyalsmith https://www.instagram.com/scottroyalsmith/ WILL STEEL LINKS 🔥 Connect with Will Steel – Business Coach & High Performance Transformation Expert If you're ready to level up your mindset, scale your business, and unlock peak performance, check out Will Steel’s coaching and content below: 🌐 Official Website https://willsteel.com/ 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willsteelcoaching/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/willsteelcoaching/ 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-steel-business-coach-high-performance-transform
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    18 mins
  • Truly Passive Income: The Secret to Freedom & Impact

    Truly Passive Income: The Secret to Freedom & Impact
    Jun 15 2026
    Imagine climbing the ladder of financial success for a decade, only to look down and realise it was leaning against the completely wrong wall. Too many entrepreneurs pour their blood, sweat, and tears into building massive wealth, yet hesitate to exit because the taxman wants up to 50% of the proceeds. It is time to change the playbook. Discover how Brett Swarts took the painful lessons of the 2008 economic crash & birthed a flexible, dynamic exit strategy designed to shield your hard-earned wealth from brutal capital gains. Whether you are looking to sell a business, high-value real estate, or Bitcoin, this conversation breaks down how to unlock cash flow, protect your legacy, and step into true time freedom. It is not just about compounding your financial capital; it is about stewarding your family capital and focusing on what is genuinely priceless. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Danger of Tax Hesitation: Real estate and business owners often know the perfect time to sell but get trapped holding onto crashing assets simply to avoid massive capital gains taxes. The Freedom Metric: Truly passive income should effortlessly cover both your basic living costs and your lifestyle choices, allowing you to sleep soundly at night. Dynamic Wealth Planning: A robust financial strategy must be flexible enough to change alongside your family dynamics over five, ten, or twenty years. The 85% Rule: Families spend roughly 85% of their total time with their children before they turn 18, making intentional presence more urgent than pure profit. The Mechanics of the DST: Using IRS tax codes allows you to sell an asset to a business trust on an instalment method, deferring tax obligations until you actually withdraw the funds. QUOTES "Truly passive income is to your freedom and impact as compounding interest is to your money." "It's really tough when you build a ladder on a wall and you climb it for 10 years knowing that it's the wrong wall." "Is it worth it to pay 20, 30, or 50% of my proceeds to the government? No, I don't think so." "What's priceless versus what's profitable? Well, clearly what's priceless is the time that we get to intentionally love on, coach, nurture..." "You only pay tax as you receive payment... It's kind of like a water faucet. It can be turned on and turned off." Brett Swarts Links https://brettswarts.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BuildItToBillions https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/ https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brett_swarts/?hl=en-gb https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Capital-Gains-Exit-Plan-ebook/dp/B0C155RHWP WILL STEEL LINKS 🔥 Connect with Will Steel – Business Coach & High Performance Transformation Expert If you're ready to level up your mindset, scale your business, and unlock peak performance, check out Will Steel’s coaching and content below: 🌐 Official Website https://willsteel.com/ 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willsteelcoaching/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/willsteelcoaching/ 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-steel-business-coach-high-performance-transform
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    22 mins
  • Beyond Mutual Funds Why Diversification is a Wealth-Building Myth

    Beyond Mutual Funds Why Diversification is a Wealth-Building Myth
    Jun 8 2026
    What if your investment portfolio could reflect your deepest personal values while simultaneously crushing market averages? Jaden Sterling, founder of Sterling Stock Picker, joins the show to share how he transitioned from a high-stakes career at Merrill Lynch and Citigroup to building an award-winning platform that empowers everyday investors. This episode isn't just about the numbers; it's about a lifelong mission that began with a childhood epiphany. Jaden breaks down why traditional diversification often leads to mediocre returns and introduces his "North Star" system—a value-based approach that helps you find winning stocks in just two clicks. From the importance of "For-Benefit" corporations to the power of concentrated investing, Jaden offers a masterclass in making your money work for you, not against you. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting with $1,000, learn how to align your capital with your conscience for true financial freedom. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Epiphany of Purpose: Real leadership stems from a deep, internal understanding of your mission—for Jaden, this was a clear calling at age 14 to teach financial empowerment through personal experience. Concentration Over Diversification: Building significant wealth requires a focused approach rather than spreading capital thin across hundreds of average-performing stocks. Value-Based Selection: Investing shouldn't be soul-less; aligning stock picks with personal values like health, freedom, or environmental impact ensures your money supports the world you want to see. The "For-Benefit" Standard: Look for companies with specific tax classifications (B-Corps) that prioritise employee care, customer service, and high-level purpose. The Power of Listening: Successful software and business growth come from beta testing and constantly iterating based on direct user feedback. QUOTES "Diversification is a myth. The true way to build real wealth is having a concentrated focused approach." "When you make a positive difference in other people's lives, you simply cannot go wrong." "I’d be teaching from personal experience, not from a book I read or a course that I took." "It takes eight years to become an overnight success." "If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want." Jaden Sterling Links https://www.instagram.com/jadensterling/ https://jadensterling.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadensterling/ https://sterlingstockpicker.com/jaden_sterling WILL STEEL LINKS 🔥 Connect with Will Steel – Business Coach & High Performance Transformation Expert If you're ready to level up your mindset, scale your business, and unlock peak performance, check out Will Steel’s coaching and content below: 🌐 Official Website https://willsteel.com/ 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willsteelcoaching/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/willsteelcoaching/ 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-steel-business-coach-high-performance-transform
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    23 mins
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